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R742 YOA

1998 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,459 mi
Last recorded107,459 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 YOA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 107,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

tial exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 104,120 miles

slight lift n/s/f king pin

Fail 13 May 2013 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight lift n/s/f king pin

Pass 10 May 2012 98,031 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 98,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 92,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 92,824 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake disc rusty on inner faces

Pass 11 May 2010 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2009 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2008 85,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,480 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 83,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wipers poor

Both rear inner tyres under inflated

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 81,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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R742 YOA is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 YOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R742 YOA registered?

R742 YOA is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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